Hi @Richard1    This is such fantatic news Richard. Well done in getting through your treatment and the stress of upcoming scans. What a wonderful result to get!   I hope you continue to feel better and better 🙂   Take Care Felicity ... View more

Hi @Tanzz,    I can feel the devastation in your message and I am so sorry for the sudden diagnosis of your Mum. It is absolutely devastating to witness her go downhill so quickly. It is so good you have reached out to this forum to share how you are feeling. I know others can really relate to the emotional rollercoaster you are going through.    Please know that you can speak to one of our health professionals on 13 11 20 and hear about our services at Cancer Council. Another helpful resource is our booklet on Emotions and Cancer.    Please take care, Felicity  ... View more

Hi @Deb ,    I am so sorry about your husband's diagnosis. It is such a big surgery to go through and to support him through. It must feel so challenging when he is refusing food and not getting out of bed. And I hear that hope you have of just wanting him to get stronger and come home. It can be such a huge load to care for someone with Cancer.    It is great you have reached out to this forum, and perhaps there are others who can share their experience of caring for a loved one?   If you would like to speak to one of our health professionals please know you can call Cancer Council on 13 11 20.    Take care Felicity  ... View more

Hi @Ira74 ,    I am so sorry to hear what you have been through. And to hear that there is no further treatment must be so difficult to hear. 7 years of treatment is a huge effort to get through. I can imagine it feels very difficult to sit with the thought of not having any further treatment.    Please know that you can call the Cancer Council on 13 11 20 and speak to one of our health professionals about how you are feeling. We also have a great resource on emotions and cancer.   Take care, Felicity Cancer Council Counselling and Peer Support Team ... View more

Hi @Stell87,    Thanks for reaching out to the forum and such a good question to ask of others that may have been through a similar surgery. I can imagine it is a lot to get your head around. We have a program that connects you with a volunteer in the community who may have had a similar surgery or treatment to you. It is called our "Connect Program".    If you would like to learn more about the program and connect with a volunteer please call Cancer Council on 13 11 20.    Take Care, Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi @acf100  Thank you for reaching out to the forum and I am very sorry for what you are going through.    Please feel that you can call Cancer Council Information and Support Line on 13 11 20 and speak to a health professional about what you are experiencing. They will be able to direct you to relevant support and information.    Take care Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi @JR4143    Going through such significant surgery sounds really overwhelming. And I can imagine anyone in your circumstance would feel emotional and teary. Its a very big process to go through.  You are in the process of recovery from cancer, so please know that you are not a fraud for having complicated feelings about your cancer experience.  It could be helpful to speak to a professional about how you are feeling. Perhaps your GP?  You could always give Cancer Council Information and Support Line a call on 13 11 20. Our health professionals can guide and support you to relevant support and information.    Perhaps others could share how they navigated life after their surgery.    Take care, Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi @Fiasco    It Felicity from the Counselling and Peer Support Team at Cancer Council NSW.      I am sorry to hear about how you are feeling and the distress I can notice in your tone.   Is there a friend or family that you could speak to about how are feeling? Perhaps you could speak with your GP?      You can also call Lifeline 24 hours, 7 days a week on 13 11 14. There is always someone helpful on the other end of the phone that can speak to you about how you are feeling. You can also send a text message to them on 0477 13 11 14.  Or chat via their website here.      You can also always call Cancer Council on 13 11 20. We are open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Please leave a voicemail if you are unable to immediately speak with a health professional. And a health professional will call you ASAP.      Take care, Felicity  Cancer Council Online Moderator ... View more

Hi @tomintheGong    I am sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis and surgery. It can be very overwhelming to be in the caring role and to care for your wife in a way you haven't had to before.    Here is some information from the Cancer Council Website on Stomas and support available.    I also strongly encourage you to give our Information and Support Line a call on 13 11 20. You will come through to a health professional that will be able to talk you through support options.    Perhaps others in the community could share how they navigated caring for their loved one?   Take Care, Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi @Richard1    It is a very stressful experience to have your scan and wait for results. What you describe as the constant worrying thoughts is a very challenging experience to navigate. The Cancer Council has a booklet you may find helpful on Emotions and Cancer.   There are some useful coping tools outlined in the booklet you may find helpful.    Perhaps others in the community could share how they managed the anxious time waiting for scan results?   Felicity Online Community Moderator  ... View more